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'Safer Portland' Campaign Faces New Complaints As Elections Officials Work to Certify Measure For November Ballot
Portland's 'Safer Portland' initiative faces dozens of legal complaints alleging signature fraud and voter misinformation, potentially disqualifying the measure from the upcoming November ballot.
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5mGood Morning News: I5 Southbound Closes Today, 25th Anniversary of 9/11, and South Park is now SOUTH AMERICA. By Jeremiah Hayden.
Portland faces a five-week I-5 closure, local election updates, music event highlights, and a look back at the impact of September 11, alongside political news updates.
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7mTime-Based Art as a Wild Weekend
The 2026 TBA Festival in Portland delivers five days of cutting-edge performances, experimental art, and unique experiences, ranging from intimate monologues to app-guided walks through the city.
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5mShaking the Tree Celebrates Spooky Season With Four Short Plays
Portland's Shaking the Tree Theatre brings Caryl Churchill's surreal and provocative quartet of one-acts, Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp., to the stage, exploring themes of violence, complicity, and dark magic.
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8mAlleged Transphobes Kicked out of Providence Park and The Sports Bra
Activists wearing XX-XY Athletics apparel were removed from a Portland Thorns match and a local sports bar, sparking debates over inclusion, fair competition, and stadium conduct policies.
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6mADX Fest Wants Portland to “Create and Play Together”.
Celebrating 15 years, Portland’s ADX creative hub hosts a month-long festival this October, fostering community through workshops, exhibits, and collaborative events for local artists and makers.